PROGRAM PURCHASING BUYER STLA MEDIUM PLATFORM

The Program Purchasing Buyer STLA Medium Platform job responsibilities include but not limited to:

Report hierarchically to Program Purchasing Manager

Supplier kick-off after supplier award is confirmed

Lead ODM / FETE management (Engineering changes)

Ensure program targets and milestones are met

Management of the supplier relationship

Execution of all purchasing activities, which are necessary after MPTR. The purchaser is the interface between the Serial Life team and the supplier

Negotiation and control ODM/FETE (piece price, tooling and prototype costs)

Negotiate capacity changes if needed for assigned parts

Preparations for production start-up for resourced components

Maintain global sourcing plan and provide charts for leadership

Negotiate potential volume increases during development

Detect troubled suppliers and potential shortages as soon as possible and accomplish necessary actions

Alert Project/ Program Purchasing Manager in case of supplier's failure/ risks

Negotiate capacity changes if needed for assigned parts

Use supporting functions (cost engineering, supply chain) if needed to manage negotiations

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain Management, IT, or related fields

Minimum 5 years of experience in purchasing or other disciplines that require significant negotiation and/or exposure to sourcing/project management processes

Ability to demonstrate past results achievement and leadership skills while working in cross-functional teams

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Strong Excel skills

Must be comfortable interfacing with all levels of management

Self-motivated

Ability to lead and take ownership of projects

Ability to adapt to urgent requests